Senior Client Accounting Coordinator

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Well-being programs

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York City seeks a Senior Client Accounting Coordinator to support client account analysis and billing across partners and practice areas on a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office, 3 days remote). This role requires at least five years of legal billing experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Aderant, Elite or 3E.

Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with at least five years of legal billing experience.
• Experience with Aderant, Elite or 3E billing systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Handles multiple complex billing and client analysis projects.
• Reviews outstanding balance reports and identifies trouble spots.
• Prepares bills with appropriate backup to process requests.
• Coordinates client accounting activity for partners and practice areas.
• Trains and mentors Client Accounting Assistants and Coordinators as needed.
• Maintains up-to-date files for each partner and client.
• Communicates issues and escalates as needed.

Skills

Billing analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years legal billing experience

Aderant/Elite/3E experience

Tools

Aderant

Elite

3E

Job description

About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the world’s most prestigious law firms. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver high-quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We handle complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, and we build strong partnerships with clients and each other. Our attorneys reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, working across 50+ practices and 21 offices in major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Client Accounting Coordinator to join our Firm. This position is located in our New York City office and currently operates on a hybrid schedule of 2 days in-office and 3 days remote. This role provides client account analysis and billing support to partners and coordinates client accounting activity for assigned partners and practice areas using appropriate departmental resources.

Responsibilities

• Handles multiple complex billing and client analysis projects.
• Reviews outstanding balance reports and is proactive about trouble spots.
• Prepares bills and internal forms including appropriate backup required to process requests.
• Implements Client Accounting procedures, processes, and goals by coordinating work effort including timely preparation of client bills and follow-up on outstanding balances with secretarial and other Firm business services professionals.
• Understands and responds to inquiries and requests made by clients, attorneys, and business services professionals.
• Provides relevant information, guidance, and support to others in the Firm.
• Ability to formulate strong work team relationships, both internally and externally.
• Works with supervisor(s) to coordinate departmental workflow, provide solutions to problems and develop creative approaches to accomplishing departmental goals.
• Communicates issues and escalates as needed.
• Identifies and communicates to supervisor training and coaching needs of department business services professionals.
• Trains, mentors, and assists Client Accounting Assistants and Coordinators as needed.
• Ability to assume a leadership role when supervisor/manager is absent.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date files for each partner and/or client.
• Actively seeks to enhance knowledge of all Client Accounting procedures and processes.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Aderant, Outlook, Excel, Word), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
• Demonstrates close attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment.
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum five (5) years legal billing work experience including account analysis related functions.
• Aderant, Elite or 3E experience.

Culture & Life at Skadden

What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture, community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firm’s success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.

Benefits

The overall well-being of our team is important to us. We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options, including parental.
• In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Robust well-being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

For further details, please visit: https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Salary Details

$105,000 - $120,000

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

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